Postdoctoral Researcher position to work on modeling and sustainability assessment of the implementation of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs)

Fundacion IMDEA Energia; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public health benefits

Job summary

Fundacion IMDEA Energia in Spain invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Systems Analysis Unit and Nuclear Technology Unit to model energy systems incorporating SMRs and to assess their techno-economic viability in industrial and civil applications.

The successful candidate will lead modeling tasks, conduct TEA and sustainability assessments, disseminate findings in international journals and conferences, and contribute to project proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Energy, Industrial, Nuclear or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong modeling, simulation and scientific programming skills.
• Experience in TEA and environmental life cycle assessment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model energy systems integrating SMRs.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments of energy processes.
• Sustainability assessment of modeled systems and deployment scenarios.
• Publish results in international journals and conferences.

Skills

Modeling

Techno-economic analysis

Life cycle assessment

English fluency

Research programming

Education

PhD in Energy/Industrial/Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Organisation/Company Fundacion IMDEA Energia Research Field Engineering » Nuclear engineering Engineering » Industrial engineering Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 14 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

IMDEA Energy is seekinga Postdoctoral Researcher position for the Systems Analysis Unit and Nuclear Technology Unit to work on modeling and sustainability assessment of the implementation of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) in energy and industrial systems.

The new researcher will join the research team of the Nuclear Technology and Systems Analysis Units aimed at the sustainability assessment of the implementation SMRs in industrial and civil applications. The new researcher will be in charge of:

• Modeling of energy systems integrating SMRs.
• Techno-economic assessment of the developed models and energy-related processes/systems.
• Sustainability assessment of the modeled energy systems and deployment scenarios.
• Dissemination and publication of research results in international scientific journals and conferences.
• PhD in Energy, Industrial, Nuclear or Environmental Engineering, or a related area.
• Deep knowledge and demonstrable experience on modeling at systems level and technoeconomic assessment of energy systems.

Specific Requirements

Valuable:

• Demonstrable knowledge of nuclear technology with emphasis on SMRs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of techno-economic assessment of energy and industrial processes/plants/systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of environmental life cycle assessment.
• Knowledge of social life cycle assessment is an asset.
• Participation in networks, research projects and contracts in the field of simulation of energy or chemical systems.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

• Contract: Contract in accordance with current legislation

Eligibility criteria

• Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
• Experience in modelling, simulation and scientific programming.
• Scientific output and participation in projects.
• Motivation and fit with the Unit's activities.